Just as there is nothing like learning about King David in Jerusalem or about Jewish rebels at Masada, so too, there is nothing like the site of the ancient port of Dor for encountering the topic of tekhelet. This natural and historic environment not only encourages and enhances learning, but creates an experience that will remain forever. Explore the revival of tekhelet, the long-lost blue of the ancient world. Tekhelet, used in the royal garments of kings and emperors, is the Biblical blue required in the priestly garments of the Cohen Gadol, as well as in Jewish ritual fringes (tzizit). History, archaeology and chemistry, along with a Chasidic Rebbe, a former Chief Rabbi of Israel and marine biologists, provide the clues which lead "The Blue Riddle" to its solution. This is an ideal program for a fun and meaningful Bar Mitzvah experience! Click for pictures
Location:	The shore of Dor/Nachsholim. Site of an ancient Roman port where the remains of an ancient Roman dye house were uncovered.
Ages:	12 years old and up. Younger children with parental supervision.
Activities:	Audio/Visual Introduction Experience sea-archaeology at the Nachsholim-Dor Museum Walk along the picturesque coastal coves Enjoy shallow water snorkeling in the Mediterranean Explore the snail habitat Dye wool using authentic tekhelet Observe chemical makeup and reactions Examine Murex trunculus snail specimens Process wool using ancient hand-methods Discuss "kosher" tekhelet and religious uses of tekhelet
Duration:	3-4 hours
Gear:	Water shoes Suntan lotion Bathing suit Extra T-shirt for snorkeling (also available from P'til Tekhelet) Towel
Registration:	Please contact: Joel Guberman Phone/Fax: +972-2-590-0577 Email: joel@tekhelet.com